We keep the leash on! For the safety of your dog, as well as wildlife and other dogs that might be enjoying the outdoors around us, we encourage you to keep the leash on during our session. We use retouching magicians to make the leash disappear in your final photographs.

We will encourage you to be in the photos with your pets if that’s something you’d like! In fact, we’ll chat about that during our Consultation Meeting to make sure you know what to wear and what to expect. Any family members are welcome to be at and participate in the photo shoot, as long as the focus is on the pets.
Similar questions we get:
Q - Do you do weddings? A: Not anymore.
Q - What about head shots? A: Not of humans.
Q - What about babies? A: Baby dogs, and kitties, yes. Baby humans, no.
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We are an equal opportunity Pet Photography Studio! Birds, reptiles, small mammals, they are all important members of our families! We like to keep the Outdoor sessions to animals that can be leashed - dogs and adventurous cats - but the studio is the perfect place for non-adventurous cats and small animals.

Rarely is any animal perfectly trained, we work with pets of all behaviors and personalities. Past clients report being surprised at how amazing their photos turned out when they thought for sure their pet didn’t sit still enough. We need less than a second to get a great shot. If sitting still isn’t their personality, then we won’t make them do something that doesn’t reflect their true selves.
Our cat-friendly studio has portable hiding spaces, so your feline will feel good hiding in a box placed strategically in front of the camera. Catnip sprays, treats, and calming drop help your purrer’s comfort.

The photo session itself usually lasts around an hour. It can vary, depending on the personality of the animal - we let them dictate the length of the session. When they are done, we are done, so it might be 45 minutes. Or if they are having too much fun, it might go longer!
The weather can play a factor in the Outdoor sessions. We schedule those sessions to begin about an hour before sunset to make sure we have ample time.
The Ordering Appointment is the best part! We choose your favorites and build you stunning artwork, usually in about 30-60 minutes.
If you are scheduling an In-Studio session, we plan to have you back in the studio that day, so plan for an hour for the session, an hour to take the models home, and an hour for the Ordering Appointment.
For the Outdoor sessions, plan to have the shoot on one evening and the Ordering Appointment the next evening.

Our approach is super relaxed but most importantly it’s all about you and your pet. The direction of the session will change depending on what best suits your personalities. For an outdoor session, we follow a short loop trail, where we find a spot, “set up camp”, take some photos, and wander on to the next spot. Expect to wander ahead, stop for cuddles and play with toys for an hour or so. You’ll be asked to hold the lead (we’ll show you how for easiest retouching later), and snuggle and play. We’ll use squeekers and treats to capture their attention, and lots of positive reinforcement - you’ll be amazed by how your dog listens and responds.

No problem! We'll choose an appropriate location (this might be your home or a quiet park), and introduce them to me slowly. I typically ignore dogs until they come to me, and I'll be sure to do the same with yours! I can also use a big lens to give your dog their needed space.

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